Prepare against Pedro Espinosa
CM · United States · World #8,298 classical · FIDE ID 30921066
Our database contains 281 games by Pedro Espinosa, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Espinosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Espinosa before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,200 | 2,288 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,019 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,040 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 104 | 66 | 111 | 37.0% |
| As White | 139 | 53 | 39 | 47 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 142 | 51 | 27 | 64 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Espinosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Espinosa's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 89.9% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 14 | 10.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 72.5% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 95.7% | 60.2% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Pedro Espinosa's chess games
All 281 games by Pedro Espinosa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 104 wins, 66 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 35 | 19/7/9 | 54.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 32 | 6/4/22 | 18.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alan Pichot | 2,647 | Titled Tue Late | E97 |
| Apr 2023 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,618 | Titled Tue Late | B62 |
| Jul 2024 | Markus Ragger | 2,603 | Titled Tue Late | D10 |
| May 2024 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,592 | Titled Tue Early | A12 |
| Jun 2023 | Jianchao Zhou | 2,546 | Las Vegas National Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 142 | 76 | 2,274 |
| Marshall CC Labor Day IMB | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,249 |
| Saint Louis 1000 GM IM 01 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,273 |
| New York Spring IMB | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
| New York Mem Day 1000 GM IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,353 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,293 |
| New York Summer 1000 GM IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,373 |
| Blitz Fuel Inv IMC | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Espinosa's chess games?
281 games by Pedro Espinosa, from Oct 2015 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Pedro Espinosa has played.
What does Pedro Espinosa play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Pedro Espinosa opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Espinosa answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Pedro Espinosa play as White?
As White, Pedro Espinosa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Espinosa play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Espinosa most often plays: Slav Defense (35 games, 54.3% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Pedro Espinosa's FIDE rating?
Pedro Espinosa is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Pedro Espinosa played?
Our database contains 281 games by Pedro Espinosa, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 66 draws, 111 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Espinosa?
281 games by Pedro Espinosa reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.